New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-25
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Der OF the Democratic Committee OF this
state In 1s7o'eO he served as secretary of the
committee and In 1881 he was called TO tho chair
ndhship position which he held continuously until
ho became secretary of the Treasury. In 1850, by
winch time he had come bc generally regarded as
MI Iidens most trusted adviser, he was one Of the
most influential members of the NewYork dele CATION
IN tho Democratic National Convention. 1t was
through him, as chairman OF the York delegation
'hat MI Illden communicated to the convention his
decision not again TO stand for the Presidency. But
the most salient chapter In Mr. Mannlngs political
history Is that which relates his efforts for the
advancement Of the political fortunes OF President
Cleveland. 1t is related that a month before the
meeting Of the Democratic State Convention of 1882
he remarked to some political friends who called to
see him at "The Argus" office: 1t to me
that We had better nominate this man Cleveland, of
Buffalo,
But hasn't John Kelly influence with hlmiD said
an anxious henchman.
al don't know, and don't care said Mr. Manning
Struggling his shoulders "but do know that
can take that Office and avoid qnarelling With Kelly
in loss than six months"
"This man Cleveland. Of Buffalo, was nominated
and Mr.. Manning remained his next friend" politically
speaking, henceforh. The nomination OF Mr. Cleve-
land for the Presidency in 1884 also due In great
measure to Mr. Manning's shrewd management, both
before and at the National Convention. On being
inst allied into Office, President Cleveland on March 5,
1855, nominated Mr. Manning to be Secretary of the
Treasury, and the following day tho nomination
confirmed by the Senate without objection.
Mr.. Manning applied himself with great energy and
devotion the duties of Office gained the eci of
conservative Gnlncicrs and TO be generally
garded as tho mainStdy of the Administration. On
Mach %. 1856, without any warning 50 far the
public knew he stricken the steps OF the Treas
ury with vertigo and was for time I'm prccarlous
condition Though he rallied to a considerable degree
att acll he raj oil III
though he went back to his desk for short time, did
he resume the active management of his department
On June he placed his rcs gnaon IN tie hands Of
the President but was induced to let tho matter rest
in the hope of ultimate recovery and to take long
leave Of absence Failing to regain his physical pow
he finally resigned his Office February II, 1887,
the resignation to take effect on March A.
After it became apparent that Mr. Manning ought
not 20 resume tho arduOuS cacs Of the Treasury De
partment the plan was formed OF organizing 4 new
National bank In this city. with him as IT'S president
This plan carried out and the Western National
Bank was established Nj Manning made prcsi-
dent. but Conrad y. jordan. formerly United States
Treasurer whiic Mr.. Manning Secretary 81 the
Treasury, the executive officer Of the bank There
are persons Who Sccptcal TO suggest that the
bank was started only give a place to the former
Secretary of the Treasury II IS cera ain that Mr. Man
ming never took the management of the bank in his
hands lie obliged to 60 abroad for his health be-
fore the bank fairly started, and after long vaca
ton spent In retirement at HOurnemouth, England, ha
returned 70 NcwYOrk merely to give the value Of his
to the bank by occasional visits to a."
Offices He spent the summer al Long Beach, and
lately when he canc 20 the city h. presided meet
ings OF the bank directors with much difficulty. lie
fond OF the theatre. and IS said that aiic he be.
helpless lie carried 10 his box III the AZ MS Of
attendants. The bank of which he was The head
had the fun advantage OF his ripe experience in
financial matters. There vas an m con, dcrrd boom IN
and some early losses had their natural eject.
world b
ming had been in control is unknown.
In person Mr. Manning bore marked resemblance
70 President Cleveland. IL was Of medium height
with round body short neck large head. bold chin
pleXion finn set mouth and prominent nose. lie was
when at Albany an attendant Al -. Palrs Episcopal
They had four children, all Of " HON arc living The
eldest son, James II IS managing editor Of Tho Al
TONER al Albany. one Of the daughters IS married To
John A. Dclehanty. Assistant District Attorney Of Al
5 SsS G9nn a2 and 1hG oeE Ycf Mr. YSHnc
second dino married to Miss May N. Fryer. Of
4 gentleman who brought into frequent
tact with Mr. Manning while he was Al the head of
The IreaSnry HpaTrcn sag OF h , Ia' nF
fitted ply sicaly for the Gloss cor Nn'nent that his
Office made 9"cc>sary lie usea TO rGe 10 hr irrs.ny
left them only to ride 10 his home lie lIhcd good
dinner and frequently, Of course lad 10 - opi IN the
evening To heavier rcpa,ts than he enjoyed AZ howc.
Ills treasury work perplcNine ard s"vrrc mi he
endured It badly from the very first. HIS conduct
Of the office admirable and the President was
forced 70 rely upon hin In financial a. Wei ds political
An Intimate friend o. Nr Manning sail fat his most
cons plcuons chsrac CT - common s'n,c They
call n horse sense some times he rr"srhed, ana
Treasury was given by Mr. Tlden vhp Transferred q
considerable part % his fortune 10 inr3@ a. soon at
10 the mistake that hc Rad madc IN his estimate Of
the character OF one Of his ahleFf suborl'nates''